Arnold Schönberg Peace on Earth

Friede auf Erden op. 13 is regarded as Arnold Schoenberg’s last tonal composition and is one of the few choral works of the Second Viennese School. On the same day that he completed his op. 13, Schoenberg made the first sketches for his 2nd String Quartet, a key work in atonal music. Although Schoenberg later orchestrated Friede auf Erden, he intended the piece to be performed unaccompanied.

Due to insufficient rehearsals, the planned premiere in 1908 was canceled at short notice. Franz Schreker took on the next attempt in 1911 and requested a string orchestra accompaniment from Schoenberg to support the choir, particularly with the intonation. Nowadays, Friede auf Erden is usually performed a cappella by powerful chamber choirs. With carus music, the demanding voice leading in the context of the multi-layered sound can be practiced excellently - so that nothing stands in the way of rehearsals and a successful performance. 

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Performers: Kammerchor Stuttgart – Frieder Bernius